How It Works
Submit a Professional Maintenance Request in 3 Steps
Create a documented, timestamped maintenance request that protects your rights as a tenant.
1
Select Your State
Choose your state and Leasova applies the correct habitability standards, required response times, and tenant remedy provisions.
2
Describe the Issue
Provide your landlord's information, the property address, and a description of the maintenance issue requiring repair.
3
Generate & Send
Your professional maintenance request is generated instantly — ready to send by email or certified mail with a paper trail.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know about this tool.
How quickly does my landlord have to fix a maintenance issue?▾
Response times depend on urgency and state. Emergency conditions — no heat, no hot water, gas leaks, structural hazards — typically require repair within 24–72 hours in all five states. Non-emergency repairs generally require a reasonable time, typically 14–30 days. A written request starts the clock.
What if my landlord ignores my maintenance request?▾
If your landlord fails to make repairs after a written request, most states give you remedies including rent withholding, repair-and-deduct, and lease termination for habitability failures. Consult a tenant-rights attorney before exercising these remedies as procedures vary by state.
Does a maintenance request need to be in writing?▾
It doesn't always have to be, but written requests are strongly recommended. A written, documented request establishes when you notified your landlord, what the problem was, and when they failed to respond — all critical if you need to take legal action.
What issues count as a habitability violation?▾
All four states require landlords to maintain rental units in habitable condition. This includes: working heat and hot water, no pest infestations, weather-tight structure, functioning plumbing and electrical, and no lead paint hazards or mold. Cosmetic issues like chipped paint generally do not rise to habitability violations.